Free Smoke & CO Alarm Compliance Log Template (England)

This template helps you:

• Record smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checks on check-in day.
• Log the alarm type, exact location, and pass or fail result.
• Capture who carried out the check and whether the tenant acknowledged it.
• Note any follow-up action if an alarm failed and had to be repaired or replaced.
• Create a stronger evidence trail if compliance is challenged later.

What’s inside

• Property details: address and tenancy start date.
• Alarm check record: test date and time, alarm type, alarm location, and result.
• Evidence fields: checked by, tenant acknowledgement, and follow-up action.
• Simple format: one-page layout that is easy to print, complete, and file.

How to use it

1. Print the template or open it digitally at check-in.
2. Fill in the property address and tenancy start date.
3. Test each required smoke and CO alarm on the day the tenancy begins.
4. Record the exact time, alarm type, location, and result for each check.
5. Ask the tenant to acknowledge the checks where appropriate.
6. File the completed log with your inventory, check-in notes, and other compliance documents.

Need the full rules first?

Read the full guide: Smoke & CO Alarm Compliance Log (England).

FAQ

Is this legal advice?

No. It is a practical record-keeping template to help landlords keep better evidence.

Does this apply across the UK?

No. This version is designed for England. Rules differ across the UK.

Can I use this for more than one property?

Yes. Use one sheet per property or per tenancy start, depending on how you organise your records.

What if an alarm fails the test?

Record the failure, note the action taken, and keep the follow-up evidence with the log.

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